Carlsbad, CA
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Latest daily forecast · Sat, Oct 17 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver call | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | 2.7 ft | — | 1.6 ft @ 15s WSW (0.7 ft @ 9s WNW) | 9 mph WSW | 2.5 ft · Rising | 99% |
| 5:00 AM | 2.5 ft | — | 1.5 ft @ 15s WSW (0.7 ft @ 9s WNW) | 7 mph SW | 3.2 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 8:00 AM | 2.2 ft | — | 1.4 ft @ 20s WSW (0.6 ft @ 9s WNW) | 15 mph E | 3.6 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 11:00 AM | 2.7 ft | — | 1.8 ft @ 20s WSW (0.7 ft @ 9s WNW) | 10 mph E | 4.1 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 2:00 PM | 2.7 ft | — | 1.8 ft @ 20s WSW (0.7 ft @ 9s WNW) | 5 mph NW | 4.3 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 5:00 PM | 2.7 ft | Best window | 1.8 ft @ 20s WSW (0.9 ft @ 15s S) | 6 mph NNW | 3.3 ft · Falling | 98% |
| 8:00 PM | 2.7 ft | — | 2.8 ft @ 14s SSW (0.7 ft @ 9s WNW) | 15 mph E | 1.6 ft · Falling | 91% |
| 11:00 PM | 2.7 ft | — | 2.8 ft @ 14s SSW (0.7 ft @ 9s WNW) | 5 mph E | 1 ft · Rising | 89% |
West to northwest swells in the 3-5 foot range with light east or northeast winds. Mid-tide on the drop produces the most defined peaks. Ponto handles a wide swell window but tends to close out over 6 feet. Fall glassy mornings and small winter pulses are the sweet spot.
Selected day: 2026-10-17 · America/Los_Angeles